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Airbus US Space & Defense, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Senior Systems Engineer - SEIT (Contract)

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. offers advanced solutions to meet complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. The Senior Systems Engineer will support the functional verification and validation activity for a LEO constellation project, focusing on mapping technical requirements to verification strategies and developing test plans.

InfrastructureMilitarySpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Review the satellite functional specification and develop the test plan to verify and validate the requirements

Design and build automated testing systems, tooling and/or ground support equipment (GSE) to optimize production and test workflow

Execute and validate test documentation and equipment, then train others to run validated procedures/equipment

Troubleshoot issues with hardware and/or equipment, collect and analyze test data, and write/review test reports, flags/non-conformances and other documentation, as required

Demonstrated ability to participate in cross-functional planning, coordination, and task execution situations involving the full spectrum of engineering and integration activities

Qualification

Satellite operationSEITObject-oriented programmingScripting languagesTest documentationEngineering documentationQuality assurance principlesCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas

5+ years' experience in satellite operation and SEIT (System Engineering, Integration and Testing) on spacecraft

Familiar with satellite operation, and any subsystem engineering (Guidance, Navigation, Control, Power system, Data Handling, and Software)

Familiar with product and quality assurance principles and experienced in generation and disposition of test flags and non-conformance documentation

Experience with object-oriented programming (C, C++) and scripting languages (TCL, Python)

Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation (e.g., electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, CAD models, wire lists)

US Citizenship is required

Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance

Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents

Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms

Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment

Carrying: able to carry documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg

Lifting: able to lift documents, electronic equipment and/or supplies up to 40lbs/9kg

Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer

Squatting / Kneeling: able to occasionally squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items shelved on bottom shelves

Standing: able to stand for long periods of time

Walking: able to walk through office and outside areas including uneven surfaces